It asks you to take your time, to slow down and ponder and wonder. And if you're willing, you'll be rewarded with a reading experience unlike any other.
What book changed my life? Rather than a classic or one that had an impact on my formative years I'm gonna go with something I read recently... The Hands of the Emperor by Victoria Goddard! #ipraf22#LifeChanger
This book taught me what a fantasy story can really be when it lets go of the expected form. It's paced slowly and carefully; there are airships and godlike abilities, but these take a backseat to the story and characters without ever letting go of the magic.